Healthy Avocado Brownies
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I can’t wait for you to try these paleo and gluten free Healthy Avocado Brownies!! They’re so moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!
I’m really big on brownies. In middle school and high school my friends and I would go on weekly dates to T.G.I.Fridays before we went to the movies. And, I know high school was a million years ago but…
If T.G.I.Fridays is still offering their brownie sundae. I strongly suggest you give it a go. I used to order it it every time, without fail. Because guys, that gooey brownie center? It’s what dreams are made of.
So I like brownies. I’m not one to pick favorites, but brownies and chocolate chip cookies tie for my favorite desserts. Of. All. Time. There, I said it.
A little while ago I made some chocolate pudding with some sneaky avocado in there. It was so creamy and silky smooth that it got me thinking… what other chocolatey tasties can I make from avocado?
Now, I know I have a few brownies on my site. Liiike these gooey brownies, or this brownie skillet, or these no bake peppermint brownies. Me likey the brownies.
THESE brownies, though. Oh emm gee I love these brownies!! They are so dark, rich, chocolatey, and DELICIOUS. They have a cakey texture and are super moist and I couldn’t be happier with how they tuned out. Also, super noteworthy: I offered my kids a brownie after dinner and my older son was SO into it. Like, ate it all.
I love when I sneak healthy things into my kids diet and they don’t even know about it. Mwahaha! So, these brownies are totally family friendly in my opinion! Especially if you have a little nugget that looooves the chocolate. Ok, let’s get baking!
Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor. Process until it’s completely creamed together.
Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until completely combined.
Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.

Healthy Avocado Brownies
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Prep Time: 10 mins
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Cook Time: 20 mins
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Total Time: 30 mins
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Yield: 9 1x
Description
I can’t wait for you to try these paleo and gluten free Healthy Avocado Brownies!! They’re so moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons ghee, room temperature (coconut oil or butter works too)
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor.
- Process until it’s completely creamed together.
- Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor.
- Process until completely combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.
Enjoy!! xo
I just made these and they are amazing! Thank you for the healthy brownie recipe.
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Yay!! I’m so glad you like them!! xo
Do you have the Nutritional Information for this recipe? It would help with MyFitness Pal. Thank you!
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I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂
In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
Just made these OMG! amazing. they are so perfect! THANK YOU! I cant wait to play around with adding other fix-ins on top of chocolate chips! did you try walnuts?
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Ah walnuts sound so fun!! I’m so glad you like them!! xo
Do you have any Cocoa powder recs?
No, I just get unsweetened cocoa powder – whatever’s available!
Hey! It looks so good! But I’m wondering if I can use regular all-purpose flour? Thanks
Hi!! I haven’t tested it with all-purpose flour so I don’t know how it would go. If you do any experimenting, let me know how you make out! xo
How do you store these?
I’d store them in the fridge!
These brownies are Amazing. My husband loves them. Thank you!
I’m so happy you guys like them!! xo
What could I replace the coconut sugar with? Would maple syrup or honey work? Thanks so much.
Hi Maria! I’ve never tried replacing it with a sticky sweetener for this recipe. I may reduce the measurement a bit, but it should work! Let me know how you make out!! xo
Could you replace the almond flour with coconut flour?
I would stay away from coconut flour as a sub because it tends to dry things out more than almond flour. Maybe try hazelnut flour or cashew flour! xo
Amazing!!! Tried this recipe last night and WOWZA they’re good. I cooked them in a cupcake pan and they came out like mini chocolate cakes. Sooo good!!!!
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Yay!! I’m so happy you guys like them! The cupcake pan sounds like SUCH a good idea!! xo
Has anyone replaced the eggs with applesauce?
Maybe try egg whites only, if you’re wanting to reduce the fat content.
I haven’t tried it, but I think it should work! If you experiment at all, let me know how it goes!! xo
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Can you replace the Ghee?
Hi Regan!
Yes, you can use butter or coconut oil! Enjoy!! xo
My kids loved these Thankyou
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that!! xo
My entire family loves these. Teens, toddlers, and husband approved. Thanks!!
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Yay! I love hearing that! I’m so happy you all enjoyed them 🙂
these are AMAZING. i have tried some healthier baking option lately and nothing compares to this. i dont know what the difference between blanched almond flour and regular almond flour is. hopefully not too bad. i used coconut oil instead of ghee too because it is what i had on hand. they are just perfect!
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Yay! I’m so happy you loved them!! Blanched almond flour is just a bit finer and has a lighter color than regular almond flour, but it should effect this recipe 🙂
Do you know the net carbs and total fat?
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I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂
In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
They look so yummy!Can I freeze them?
I think so, but I’ve never tried freezing them, so I don’t know for sure. Let me know if you give it a try and how it goes! xo
The texture was great but there was far too much cocoa! It was so bitter! I want to try again without so much but do I need to have more almond flour to compensate?
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No, you can just decrease the cocoa if it’s too much for you and don’t have to adjust the almond flour. Or maybe buy a lighter cocoa or sweetener cocoa? These are rich and dark chocolate brownies which maybe isn’t what you like!
Any nutritional info? Looking for the carbs esp
I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂
In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
I’ve never tried making brownies before (it’s not part of the cuisine in my country so not as popular as in the US), but during Christmas time, I found myself in need of a great dessert. I swear these disappeared from the table in two seconds, my family loved them! So sticky, decadent and amazing, taste like a dream – and making them couldn’t be easier! So glad I found your blog, definitely gonna try more of your recipes!
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Yay! I’m thrilled you loved them as much as I do! xo
These are soft, dark chocolatey fudgy brownies. I was pleasantly surprised how they came out. I used Lankato, but will try splenda or swerve next time. My taste buds don’t think it’s quite sweet enough.
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Hi Tara, I’m glad you enjoyed them! They are super rich and dark, but maybe your swap of sweetener wasn’t enough sweetness.
Do these freeze well?
I’ve never tried freezing them but I think it should be fine. Just pop them in the microwave to reheat and enjoy! xo
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These were PHENOMENAL! I was craving something sweet, but my husband and I just finished our first Whole30. However, we’re trying to stay semipaleo now and these really hit the spot! My mother in law who doesn’t do paleo or gluten free and LOVED them! Delish, delish, delish!!
Ah I’m so happy you guys enjoyed!! xo
I just made these, and my husband coming home is the first test to them! Thanks for sharing. I know he’ll love em!
Yay! I hope you guys enjoyed them! xo
Loved this recipe!
Can you tell me the carbohydrates, serving size and calories?
I’m so glad you loved them!! I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂
In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
Super amazing! I did add a splash of milk and used the double recipe but they were perfect. So good.
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yay!! i’m so glad you enjoyed them!! xo
Just wondering if you have the calories, carbs fats and protein count for these deliscious looking items?
I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂 In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
This is my third time making these and I’ve turned my husband into an addict! Thank you for the hands down top paleo avocado brownie recipe, to be posted. 😁 The only change I make to this amazing recipe is pure unprocessed sugar cane because coconut sugar and I aren’t compatible. It’s really fun baking these in four round parchment baking spans and sharing them with friends. Again, thank you for creating and posting this recipe. You ROCK!
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Aw thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Brownies are awesome. Where can I find the nutritionals? net carbs? .
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I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to update all my posts 🙂 In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
Can I replace the almond flour with regular flour? Or will it be too dry?
I haven’t tested it with regular flour, so I don’t know. But I think if you try, decrease the amount by about 1/4 cup or so! Let me know how you make out! xo
These are absolutely delicious! Question in regards to baking….I am never able to get them to bake in 20 minutes. It always takes longer. Does the type of pan make a difference?
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A few things can change baking time – type of pan, everyone’s oven is slightly different, also the altitude you’re baking at can change the baking time. I’m so happy you love them!
Would you have any recommendations for what to substitute the almond flour with due to nut allergies? Thanks! Lana
Oat flour is a great option. I’d probably use a bit less than the measurement for almond flour. Let me know how you make out!! xo
Will be doubling recipe and using a 9×13 pan but do you have to use parchment paper or can you spray with something else?
You can spray the pan with your favorite cooking spray. That should work 🙂
I made these for the first time this afternoon and all I can say is YUMMM! Easy and delicious! Next time I will add some walnuts!
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love the idea of adding walnuts!! i’m so glad you enjoyed them!! xo
These were ok. I didn’t have a large avocado, so I used 2 medium ones. Maybe too much avocado? The avocado flavor stood out to me, and it was pretty oily and had an “eggy” texture, and seemed more like cake, than brownies. I made it in my pan, that was 8×8.
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Hey Lexi! Yeah I think two avocados may have been too much and then the other wet ingredients were kinda thrown off and made them taste too avocado-y. Let me know if you try them again!! xo
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I have to say pretty good for gluten and paleo
Was looking for recipe to use up my avocados and I thought this was a pretty good option . I’m not a baker but was easy to follow
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Wonderful! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!! xo
Hi! First-timer here baking with coconut oil lol … do you use refined coconut oil? And if so, do you melt it first? Thanks!
Yes! I use refined because it doesn’t have a coconutty taste. And yes I melt it first 🙂 Let me know how it goes!! xo
Delicious! Used cacao instead of cocoa powder and 2 small avocados. Thanks for a great recipe!
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Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Terrible brownies, extremely dry and bitter. Also it calls for way too much baking soda.
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Aw bummer!! I wonder if it had something to do with the brand of cocoa powder you used? Shoot me an email when you get a chance. I’d love to troubleshoot this with you! xo
These were AMAZING! Perfect texture and I could not believe they tasted so good with the amount of (coconut) sugar used. Prefer these over regular brownies 🙂
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Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
I can’t have coconut right now, would I be able to substitute avocado oil instead? Or will that mess with the consistency too much?
I’ve never tested it but I think it should work! Let me know how it goes!! xo
I used monk fruit sugar and accidentally omitted the coconut oil and the brownies still turned out great! Will make again! Thank you for sharing!
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Yay! I’ so happy they were still delish!! xo